Trending Now - Google AI Pro Subscription Boosts Storage to 5TB for $19.99

WHO:

9to5Google - Google is the organization announcing the changes to its AI Pro subscription plan.

WHAT:

Techmeme - Google announced that the AI Pro subscription plan now includes 5 TB of storage, up from 2 TB, at no additional cost.

9to5Google - The increase in storage is a boost of 3 TB for all users globally.

Engadget - The Google AI Ultra plan is priced at $249.99 and offers 30 TB of storage.

Android Police - The Google AI Pro plan also includes access to NotebookLM Plus and the Google Home Premium Standard plan, which typically costs $10 per month separately.

Engadget - Google VP Shimrit Ben-Yair stated that the new features include "additional agentic help with Chrome auto browse that handles those tedious, multi-step chores — like planning a trip or filling out forms."

Engadget - The $7.99 AI Plus plan offers only 200 GB of storage, contrasting with the 5 TB offered in the AI Pro plan.

9to5Google - The Google AI Pro plan now allows users to utilize the 5 TB of storage for Gmail, Google Drive storage, and Google Photos backup.

Engadget - The Google AI Pro plan is also available for $249.99 for the Google AI Ultra, which offers 30 TB of storage.

Engadget - Google VP Shimrit Ben-Yair stated that Gemini can provide summaries for Gmail inboxes and proofread emails before sending.

9to5Google - The Google AI Pro plan now includes access to NotebookLM Plus, enhancing the features available to subscribers.

Engadget - The Google AI Pro plan also integrates the Google Home Premium Standard plan, which is a new addition to the subscription benefits.

Android Police - The $20 per month Google AI Pro plan now offers seamless integration with Google’s Pixel phones, allowing users to access powerful Gemini tools easily.

Engadget - The Google AI Pro plan now includes additional features such as Gemini, Veo, and Nano Banana, which enhance user capabilities.

Engadget - The Google AI Pro plan is also available for $200 per year, in addition to the monthly subscription option.

Engadget - Google is bundling its Home Premium subscription into the AI Pro plan, which typically costs $10 per month separately.

Engadget - Google VP Shimrit Ben-Yair stated that Gemini can now pull context from Gmail and the web for various Google applications, including Drive, Docs, Slides, and Sheets.

9to5Google - Google has increased the storage of its $19.99 per month AI Pro subscription plan to 5 TB, up from 2 TB, at no additional cost.

9to5Google - The increase in storage is an addition of 3 TB for all users globally.

9to5Google - The next storage upgrade option is 10 TB for $49.99 per month, with additional tiers at $99.99 for 20 TB and $149.99 for 30 TB.

WHERE:

9to5Google - The changes apply globally to all users of the Google AI Pro subscription.

WHEN:

9to5Google - The announcement was made on April 1st, 2026.

WHY:

9to5Google - The storage increase enhances the value proposition of the Google AI Pro subscription.

HOW:

Engadget - Google assured users that the new features and storage increase are not an April Fool's joke, as confirmed by VP Shimrit Ben-Yair on X.

Engadget - The new features and storage increase are available for both new and existing subscribers, although users may not see the benefits reflected in their plans immediately.

9to5Google - The new storage totals are reflected in product marketing, although they may not yet be visible when signed in to one.google.com or the mobile app.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 21:07 UTC)

Google has announced that its AI Pro subscription plan now offers 5 terabytes of storage, an increase from the previous 2 terabytes, at no additional cost for all users worldwide. In addition to this boost, the Google AI Ultra plan is available for $249.99 and provides a substantial 30 terabytes of storage. The AI Pro plan also includes access to NotebookLM Plus and the Google Home Premium Standard plan, which usually costs $10 per month on its own.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 15:17 UTC)

Google has announced new features for Chrome that aim to simplify tasks like trip planning and form filling, as confirmed by VP Shimrit Ben-Yair. The company is also rolling out an AI Plus plan priced at $7.99, which offers 200 GB of storage, significantly less than the 5 TB available in the AI Pro plan. Google reassured users that these updates are legitimate and not an April Fool's joke.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 11:13 UTC)

Google has announced that its AI Pro plan now provides users with 5 terabytes of storage for Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos backup, while the AI Ultra plan offers an impressive 30 terabytes for $249.99. According to Google VP Shimrit Ben-Yair, the Gemini feature can summarize Gmail inboxes and proofread emails before they are sent. These new features and storage upgrades are available to both new and existing subscribers, although users might not see the changes reflected in their plans right away.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 09:17 UTC)

The Google AI Pro plan has been updated to include access to NotebookLM Plus, enhancing the features available to subscribers. Additionally, it now integrates the Google Home Premium Standard plan, providing new subscription benefits. For $20 a month, users can also enjoy seamless integration with Google’s Pixel phones, making it easier to access powerful Gemini tools.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 05:31 UTC)

Google has announced that its AI Pro plan now includes exciting new features like Gemini, Veo, and Nano Banana, enhancing user capabilities for a yearly fee of $200, along with a monthly subscription option. Additionally, the plan bundles the Home Premium subscription, which usually costs $10 per month, and Google VP Shimrit Ben-Yair highlighted that Gemini can now pull context from Gmail and the web for various applications like Drive, Docs, Slides, and Sheets. These new features and storage increases will be available for both new and existing subscribers, although users may not see the benefits reflected in their plans right away.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 03:52 UTC)

Google has announced an increase in the storage capacity of its AI Pro subscription plan, raising it from 2 TB to 5 TB at no additional cost for users worldwide. This change, revealed on Wednesday, enhances the value of the $19.99 per month subscription, with additional tiers available for those needing more storage. While the new storage totals are now part of the product marketing, they may not yet be visible to users when they sign in to one.google.com or the mobile app.